Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Bloom shape: High-centered
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Russet
Extra Bloom Info: Double to full, in clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Extra Color Info: Orange-brown, russet
Growth Habit: Short, 1-2 feet
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: F. Harmon Saville, 1989
Optimal growing zones: Zone 5b and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Russet
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Parentage: Sachet x Rainbow's End
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Teddy Bear'
  • 'SAVabear'

Common names
  • Rose

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Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2014-04-13
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: june 18 2009
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Photo by tabby
Photo by Calif_Sue
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2012-11-04
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